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UK Bank Operations Disrupted After Power Outage Hits Google Cloud Services
In short
A power outage affecting Google Cloud Services disrupted UK banks' operations, impacting major institutions including Barclays, Lloyds, and HSBC. Despite most services returning to normal, some financial institutions experienced issues with online banking platforms.
Key points
- The power outage affected Google Cloud Services, impacting UK banks.: The power outage affected Google Cloud Services, impacting UK banks.
- Some financial institutions experienced issues with online banking platforms.: Some financial institutions experienced issues with online banking platforms.
- The incident underscores the interconnectedness of financial services and the vulnerabili…: The incident underscores the interconnectedness of financial services and the vulnerabilities in cloud-based infrastructure.